Hypertension

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Hypertension

Asked for Female, 44 Years

My mother was diagnosed with hypertension with 214/110 for the first time. Endocrinologist recommended prescribed Telmisartan40mg+Amlodipine5mg after a week i consulted Cardiologist and BP observed was 170 and 2D echo showed slight LVH and he told me to continue same medication (Telmisartan+Amlo) and he also prescribed Ramipril+Metoprolol so i told my mother to take it for 10days. Now my query is what medication should I continue?

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Mr. Amale Amar Arun

General Physician 6 yrs exp Nagpur

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Telmisartan and ramipril are same class of medicine and shud not be usually given together. Needs further optimisation of medicine

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Dr. Rajni Sharma Cardiologist 21 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajni Sharma

Cardiologist 21 yrs exp Delhi

Don't use second combination medication, but DEFINATELY first is also not sufficient, meet cardiologist to adjust medications

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